Vegetables to grow in april in Ghaziabad up | Block-Wise Vegetable Guide

Are you a farmer from Ghaziabad, up (UP)? In April, in blocks like Bhojpur, Ghaziabad, Loni, Muradnagar, Rajapur, the usual standing or harvest-ready crops are Okra, Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon. Some farmers are preparing nursery beds for Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Cauliflower, Cabbage.

In many areas, fresh leafy crops like Amaranth, Coriander, Spinach are also being sown. This is the peak of the hot Zaid season, well before the monsoon, so maintaining soil moisture with regular irrigation is critical for all crops. So your planning now will decide your profits in June–July.

We have prepared a farmer’s guide for Ghaziabad district for the month of April. This guide explains:

• Which crops should be sown now,
• Which crops should be raised in nurseries and when to transplant them,
• Which seeds can be sown directly without nurseries, and
• When nursery plants should be transplanted if they are ready.

You will get this information block-wise in the guide so you can easily decide what to do in April according to your area.

What fields typically look like early april

• Standing/harvest crops: Wheat, mustard, potato, and sugarcane are still in the fields, ready for harvest.
  
• Nursery beds: Brinjal, tomato, chilli, and cauliflower seedlings are being raised for timely transplanting.
  
• Fresh leafy crops: Spinach (palak), fenugreek (methi), and coriander (dhania) sowing has started, ensuring early availability of greens.
  
• Pulses/cash crops: Lentil (masoor) and mustard continue in suitable areas.
  
  

👉 Overall, in early april, fields in Ghaziabad show a mix of standing vegetables, nurseries, new leafy sowings, and pulse/cash crops.

What to start now (April)

Direct sowing (seeds directly in the field):
Okra (Bhindi), Cluster Bean (Guar), Cucumber, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Amaranthus (Chaulai), Cowpea (Lobia).
✅ Benefit – These crops thrive in warm weather and provide early yields.

Nursery preparation (for later transplanting):
Prepare nurseries for Summer Tomato, Chili, and Brinjal for transplanting in May-June after the monsoon arrives.
✅ Benefit – Ensures healthy seedlings are ready for timely transplanting.

Transplanting (nursery → main field):
This is generally not the best time for major transplanting in Ghaziabad due to the heat. Focus on crops that are already in the ground and require care.

Climbing vegetables (with irrigation facilities):
Continue sowing and supporting climbing vegetables like Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Cucumber, Bitter Gourd.
✅ Benefit – Maximizes land use and provides a continuous supply of vegetables.

Pulses and Oilseeds:
Sow summer pulses like Green Gram (Moong) and Black Gram (Urd) and oilseeds like Sunflower.
✅ Benefit – Short-duration crops that can be harvested before the monsoon.

👉 In this way, by planning direct sowing, nurseries, transplanting (limited), and early crops in April, Ghaziabad farmers can increase their income.

Let’s Start in April – Crop + Method + Advantage

Block-Wise Snapshot (Quick View)

 

Block-Wise Recommendations (Detailed)

🌾 Bhojpur Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ghaziabad's April heat.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + prepare for Kharif crops.
  

🌾 Ghaziabad Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ghaziabad's April heat.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + prepare for Kharif crops.
  

🌾 Loni Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ghaziabad's April heat.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + prepare for Kharif crops.
  

🌾 Muradnagar Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ghaziabad's April heat.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + prepare for Kharif crops.
  

🌾 Rajapur Block

• Sow now: Okra, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cucumber
• Prepare nursery: Chili, brinjal
• How & Why:
  
  • Summer vegetables thrive in Ghaziabad's April heat.
  • Early nursery ensures timely transplanting for the Kharif season.
    
• Advantage: Capitalize on summer vegetable demand + prepare for Kharif crops.
  

Pest Watch & Irrigation Tips

Key pests to watch

• Okra: Fruit borer, whitefly
  
• Cucurbits (gourds/cucumber): Powdery mildew, fruit fly
  
• Leafy greens: Aphids, cutworm
  
• Tomato/Brinjal: Fruit borer, shoot borer
  
  

Simple actions:

• Scout twice a week. Check undersides of leaves and growing tips.
  
• Remove and destroy infested fruits/leaves.
  
• Use pheromone traps for fruit/borer insects and keep fields clean of weeds.
  
• Follow label-recommended sprays only when needed; rotate sprays to avoid resistance.
  
  

Irrigation

• Irrigate frequently, every 3-5 days, depending on soil type and crop needs (monitor soil moisture daily).
  
• Avoid water stagnation in nurseries; ensure drainage.
  
• Use mulching (dry leaves/straw/plastic where feasible) to save moisture and reduce weeds.
  
• Prefer drip or furrow irrigation for gourds and tomato where possible.
  

Conclusion

April in Ghaziabad is all about managing the heat and planning for summer:

• Continue harvesting early planted summer vegetables like bottle gourd, sponge gourd, and bhindi.
  
• Sow new batches of heat-tolerant summer vegetables like okra (bhindi), cluster bean (gawar fali), and cowpea (lobia).
  
• Plant quick-growing leafy greens like Amaranth (Chaulai) for rapid cash flow.
  
• Ensure regular and efficient irrigation, especially during hot afternoons, to prevent water stress.
  
• Monitor closely for sucking pests (जैसे सफेद मक्खी, तेला) and fruit borers, and take timely preventive measures.
  
  

By focusing on heat-resistant varieties, efficient water use, and proactive pest management, you’ll ensure a steady harvest throughout the scorching summer months and maintain farm profitability.